San Juan de los Morros
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San Juan de los Morros is the capital of the Guarico state and capital of the Juan Germán Roscio municipality, located in the central south-west of Venezuela. Guarico is the fourth largest state of the country in size but not in population, the density of which is very low. San Juan de los Morros used to be part of Aragua state, but it was exchanged during the 1930´s to Guarico state and was later elevated to Capital of the state, in detriment of former capital Calabozo.
Among the major features of the city are the Statue of San Juan Bautista with 40 meters (131ft) high, the Fransisco Aranda Graduate School and the Lycee (social club) "Juan German Roscio", the Bandera Monument, Bolivar Plaza, the 'Los Morros de San Juan' monument, the historic place and monument known as "La Puerta" (The Gate) and hot springs. The medicinal sulfuric content of the springs makes them a significant tourist attraction.
San Juan de los Morros has a climate of 24 to 32 degrees Celsius and is dominated by the surrounding mountains, which contrasts with the plains of the rest of the state. Typical dishes that originate from the Guarico area are: la cachapa, el pabellón criollo and arepas.
Two of San Juan de los Morros´ most prominent men are Maracay-born Mr. Antonio Barragán (1922-2001) and Mr. Félix Figueroa who have dedicated their lives to the spread of education and literacy across the state.
